Key Takeaway: Shortcut 1: Creating a Pivot Table – To create a Pivot Table, select the data range you want to analyze, go to the Insert tab, and click on “PivotTable”. Shortcut 2: Quickly Refreshing Pivot Tables – To quickly refresh a Pivot Table, press “Alt + F5” or right-click the Pivot Table and select…
Key Takeaway: Elapsed time in Excel is represented in the form of a time value, which is a decimal number between 0 and 1, where 1 represents 24 hours. Formatting time cells in Excel allows for greater control and customization of how elapsed time is displayed, including changing the number of decimal places and displaying…
Key Takeaway: Creating a shortcut for the cut command in Excel saves time and increases efficiency, allowing users to perform actions quickly and easily. To set up a shortcut, users can assign a key combination and modify existing shortcuts. It is important to troubleshoot common issues, such as the shortcut not working or conflicting with…
Key Takeaway: Use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl” + “Home” to quickly go to the top of an Excel sheet. To navigate a long list in Excel, use the scroll bar to quickly reach the top of the sheet or use the “Find” function to jump to the top cell of the sheet. Efficiently navigate large…
Key Takeaway: Calculating TV time in Excel can help media planners and advertisers effectively manage their ad campaigns. By setting up an Excel sheet and inputting the necessary data, they can calculate various metrics such as frequency, reach, and gross rating points (GRPs). Naming cells and using formulas correctly are crucial steps in calculating TV…
Key Takeaways: There are several ways to clear the contents of a cell in Excel, including using the delete key, the clear button, the ribbon, and keyboard shortcuts. Understanding these methods can make working with large data sets more efficient. The delete key is a quick and easy way to remove the contents of a…
Key Takeaway: FORECAST.ETS is a powerful forecasting tool within Microsoft Excel that can help predict future trends and patterns, saving time and effort in analyzing data. The FORECAST.ETS function uses different mathematical models to generate forecasts: Simple Exponential Smoothing (SES), Holt’s Linear Trend Model (Holt), and Damped trend exponential smoothing (damped). To use the FORECAST.ETS…
Key Takeaways: Inserting workbook comments into a cell in Excel is a convenient way to leave notes or feedback for yourself or others who may be viewing the same spreadsheet. It can also serve as a reference for future use. To add a comment to a cell, select the cell and go to the “Review”…
Key Takeaways: Removing a Macro from a Shortcut Key in Excel involves accessing the Macro Interface, which is where all macros are stored. Once in the Macro Interface, locate the specific Macro that you want to remove from the Shortcut Key. To remove the Macro from the Shortcut Key, choose the Shortcut Key Combination and…
Key Takeaways: Adjusting column widths is an essential skill in Excel: Being able to adjust column widths is important in order to make your data fit neatly and precisely in your spreadsheet. Using Autofit is a quick and easy way to adjust the column’s width: Autofit can be used to automatically adjust the width of…